US Bridges

Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · .15 MI to Weiss Lane · Structure no. 000000000030268

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,806
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,806 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,620 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Mill Road
CrossesTrib Deep Creek
Location.15 MI to Weiss Lane
RouteCity Street 17
Coordinates36.74268, -76.34928
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,806 (2018)
Projected traffic30,620 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek carry?

About 5,806 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Old Mill Road over Trib Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.